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Basic CNC Technician Technical Certificate of Credit

The Basic CNC Technician Certificate of Credit program will provide training for graduates to gain employment as entry level CNC machine tool technicians. This TCC will offer introductory courses in CNC fundamentals, CNC mill and lathe manual programming, as well as the practical applications for CNC. Additionally, this TCC will ensure a basic foundation knowledge is present before any CNC curriculum is undertaken by requiring students to successfully complete coursework in both Machine Tool Math and Blueprint for Machine Tool. The program emphasizes a combination of CNC theory and practical application necessary for gainful employment.

Students may enter the Basic CNC Technician program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 2 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 24 semester credit hours.

Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:

  • South Campus (Dublin)

Employment Outlook

Career Traits/Requirements

Individuals wanting to enroll in the Basic CNC Technician program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the program receive a Basic CNC Technician technical certificate of credit for placement in the machining field.

Program Costs

Tuition & Fees: $6,424.00

Books & Supplies: $20.00

(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)

Admission Requirements

OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:

  • COMPASS/ASSET,
  • SAT,
  • ACT,
  • PSAT,
  • PACT,
  • Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
  • HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.

The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.

Curriculum

General Education Courses

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

45

Occupational Courses

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals

4

90

AMCA 2130CNC Mill Manual Programming

5

105

AMCA 2150CNC Lathe Manual Programming

5

105

AMCA 2170CNC Practical Applications

4

105

MCHT 1012Print Reading For Machine Tool

3

45

Program Pathway

Semester 1

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

45

MCHT 1012Print Reading For Machine Tool

3

45

AMCA 2110CNC Fundamentals

4

90

Semester 2

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
AMCA 2130CNC Mill Manual Programming

5

105

AMCA 2150CNC Lathe Manual Programming

5

105

AMCA 2170CNC Practical Applications

4

105